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BYD, a leading global manufacturer of new energy vehicles, has achieved a significant milestone by opening its 100th franchised car dealership in the United Kingdom. This accomplishment highlights the company’s rapid expansion and growing presence within the UK automotive market since its entry.
Key Highlights
- BYD has established 100 franchised retail sites across the United Kingdom.
- The network expansion was achieved in a remarkably short period, following the opening of the first UK location in April 2023.
- Customers across most of the UK are now within an average drive time of just 27 minutes from a BYD dealership.
- Recent openings include key locations such as Canterbury, Chichester, Croydon, Ipswich, and Saint Albans.
Rapid Network Growth
Since launching its first UK dealership, BYD has focused on a swift and strategic expansion. The establishment of 100 retail locations makes it more convenient for current and prospective customers to browse, test drive, and purchase vehicles from BYD’s growing lineup of electric and plug-in hybrid models.
The company attributes this rapid growth to the strong appeal of its technologically advanced vehicles, including the Seal-U SUV and the award-winning Dolphin Surf. BYD also emphasizes the strength of its relationships with its retailer partners, whose dedication has been crucial in driving the brand’s visibility and increasing the number of BYD vehicles on UK roads.
About BYD
BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1994 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From power acquisition and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 100 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world. For more information, please visit www.bydglobal.com.
About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, electronic controllers, and automotive-grade semiconductors. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, the DM-i and DM-p hybrid technology, the e-Platform 3.0, the CTB and iTAC technologies, the DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, the XUANJI Architecture, and the Super e-Platform. The company is the world’s first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 12 years in a row.
About BYD Europe
BYD Europe is headquartered in the Netherlands and is the first overseas branch of BYD Group, with a commitment to evolving the international brand BYD Auto to deliver safe and efficient sustainable solutions in new energy vehicles through world-leading technological innovations. For more information, please visit www.byd.com.
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